Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act

This legislation directs the Postmaster General to conduct a study within one year on the feasibility of establishing an electronic notification program for Postal Service customers. This program would utilize the existing Informed Delivery platform to provide timely updates regarding weather and mail delivery, including information on mail delivery delays caused by inclement weather or natural disasters.

The notifications would also cover post office closures or limited operating hours due to adverse conditions and advise property owners to clear walkways for mail carriers. The study must evaluate methods for expanding customer enrollment in the Informed Delivery platform and determine the criteria, content, and recipients for these electronic messages.

Upon submission of the study report to Congress, the Postal Service is authorized to proceed with implementing the program, with provisions allowing it to operate notwithstanding the Privacy Act of 1974.